Uganda sidelined as DRC signs M23 peace deal in Kenya

In a snub to their longtime peacebroker Uganda, the Congolese government finally puts pen to paper for a deal with M23 rebels - but the agreement is settled in Nairobi. This as Kenya marks half a century of independence from British rule. And the notorious sign language interpreter from Nelson Mandela's Soweto memorial speaks out. He says he's not a fraud and saw angels during Tuesday's ceremony.

After years of fronting the news bulletins she honed her expertise in African affairs as a presenter for The Week in the Maghreb. She now brings you the latest across Africa with a daily bulletin.

NICOLAS GERMAIN Journalist, Africa specialist

A former correspondent in Eritrea, he joined France 24 in 2007. Since then he has covered numerous stories across the continent, including the crisis in Ivory Coast and Central African Republic, as well as the presidential election in Nigeria.

MARY COLOMBELJournalist

A French-English bilingual journalist, she worked as a news producer before specialising in Africa. She’s produced stories on the conflicts in Central African Republic, South Sudan and the coup attempt in Burkina Faso.

ROCHELLE FERGUSONPresenter

A British presenter and broadcast journalist, she has a particular interest in the African continent and the Middle East. She has produced and edited reports in Egypt where she lived, prior to joining France 24